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Jellyfish-Inspired Electronic Skin
Scientists in China have developed an electronic skin that lights up under pressure and has pressure sensitivity similar to that of biological skin.
Unraveling The Secret Lives Of Ancient Plants
Scientists in Japan have sequenced the liverwort's genome to better understand the evolution and development of land plants.
Measuring The Forces Between Crystal Layers
It has taken 80 years—and special double-sided tape—for researchers to have measured the force needed to separate a crystal’s microscopic layers.
Four From Asia Among EMBO Young Investigator 2017 Cohort
The European Molecular Biology Organization has inducted 28 new researchers into its Young Investigators Program, including four based in Asia.
How The Brain Beats Distraction
Scientists in Singapore have discovered how the brain reorganizes itself in response to distractions.
Chloroquine Blocks Zika Infection In Mice
Scientist in China have demonstrated that the FDA-approved drug chloroquine prevents Zika virus infection and its associated congenital microcephaly in mice.
A Simpler Way To Amp Up High-Frequency Lasers
Researchers have used liquids to develop a high power tabletop radiation source in the terahertz region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Newly Discovered Orangutan Is The Seventh Great Ape
There are only 800 individuals of a newly recognized orangutan species, making them among the most threatened great apes in the world.
A Radical Way To Respire Using Sulfur
Naturally occurring compounds that contain sulfur not only have antioxidant properties, but also participate in respiration, according to research by an international team of scientists.